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Bacon Jalapeno Mac n' Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 (16 oz.) box pasta (I like to use cavatappi or penne pasta)
2 tbsp. butter
2 c. milk
8 oz bag shredded sharp cheddar cheese
4 oz Velveeta cheese, cut up into chunks
1 lb. bacon, diced
5 jalapenos, veins and seeds removed, sliced
Directions:
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions, except cook about 2 minutes less. You want the pasta al dente so it will soak up some sauce. Drain when cooked and set aside.
3. Cook bacon in large saucepan. Remove from grease and let drain on paper towels.
4. Drain grease from pan (leave about a tablespoon in the pan) and then add jalapenos and saute a couple of minutes to soften them. CAUTION - turn on your fan. Be careful, the spice may make you cough. Remove jalapeno from pan and set aside with the bacon.
5. In medium saucepan, melt butter, then add milk and heat.
6. Add cheeses and continue to heat over medium heat, stirring until cheese is melted and combined.
7. In large casserole dish, combine pasta, cheese sauce, bacon and jalapenos.
8. Top with additional grated cheese, if desired. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until hot and bubbly. Let sit about 5 minutes before serving.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
It will look like you have too much sauce when you combine the pasta with the sauce, but if you under-cooked the pasta, some of it will get absorbed yet still be creamy.

 

 

 

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